Six persons have been confirmed dead while 25 others were injured in a multiple crash under the Karu Bridge in Abuja, the nation’s capital.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, confirmed the incident on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
Ogungbemide disclosed that the crash involved 18 vehicles, including two articulated vehicles, two buses, one jeep and 11 cars.
Ogungbemide said the vehicles were severely damaged, with some of them engulfed in flames.
He stated that the emergency responders, including the FRSC, Red Cross, Fire Service, and military quickly arrived at the scene to provide assistance.
The FRSC spokesman attributed the cause of the crash to brake failure which led to a chain reaction of collisions involving the 18 vehicles.
He said: “The crash occurred at approximately 6:58 p.m., with the FRSC receiving the report at 7:03 pm. More than 35 people were involved.
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“The crash resulted in a tragic multiple-vehicle crash, resulting in the loss of six lives and leaving 25 others injured.
“Out of the six lives lost, four were burnt beyond recognition.
“The injured victims were rushed to nearby hospitals for medical attention, while the dead were taken to the mortuary.”
Ogungbemide said the Sector Commander in Abuja, Chorrie Muta’a, the Unit Commander in charge of Nyanya and Karu, and other senior officials of the FRSC were present at the scene to coordinate the rescue efforts.
He added that the Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, also visited the scene to assess the level of damage and commiserate with the victims and their families.
Ogungbemide urged drivers to ensure that their vehicles were in good condition before embarking on any journey, emphasising the importance of regular maintenance and safety checks.
The FRSC spokesman added: “The FRSC has been working tirelessly to reduce road crashes through aggressive sensitisation of passengers and enforcement of traffic laws.
“The Corps has also been collaborating with other agencies to promote road safety awareness and prevent such tragic incidents from occurring in the future.”
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